Faran Fagen

Joined: Feb 23, 2026

Faran Fagen, who teaches high school journalism, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Journalism degree and from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Education. He's worked at The Palm Beach Post, SunSentinel, MLB.com, and the Coastal Star. He recently won a First-place Florida Press Club award for his Sports Feature in The Coastal Star. Faran lives in Coral Springs with his wife and two children. Oh, and his three dogs -- who all think that they're his favorite.

Nov 20, 2021; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panther center Sam Reinhart (13) moves the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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The Panthers are betting that newly acquired goalie Jacob Markstrom will match the prowess of departed Sergei Bobrovsky.

Panthers General Manager Bill Zito addresses the media in the off-season

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Apparently, it wasn't just a pure money decision for Sergei Bobrovsky to part ways with the Florida Panthers

Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov (16) skates between play during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Sasha Barkov looks like his old self while playing for Finland in preparation game for World Championships

Jan 2, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on prior to the third period in the 2026 Winter Classic ice hockey game against the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Although star forward Brad Marchand may still need surgery, he remains hopeful for both himself and the Florida Panthers heading into the off-season

Mar 24, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) moves the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Aaron Ekblad adds to the Panthers' long injury list this season.

NHL Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov

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Panthers coach Paul Maurice confirmed that Sasha Barkov will not play in any of the remaining nine games of the season.

Feb 27, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) moves the puck against Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Defenseman Nikko Mikkola will miss 4-6 weeks and will not need surgery.

Mar 19, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) battles with Florida Panthers defensemen Seth Jones (3) in front of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

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The return of the Panthers full defense resulted in utter domination on one of the hottest offenses and the game's most prolific offensive player in Connor McDavid.